Natural History and Wildlife

Search For The King Cobra

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The king cobra is arguably the most iconic snake on the planet. And deservedly so; it’s a snake with a list of unique attributes and a handful of superlatives behind its name. It’s mating season in the Western Ghats - the clock is ticking... and the countdown has begun.

There is a snake that is unique among serpents. He is a charismatic conundrum; with a regal bearing but a deadly strike. Extraordinary adaptability, but a strictly-serpent diet. He is both a lover and a fighter. Regarded as sacred in his native jungle, he is both feared and revered. But inviting a deadly serpent into your home is not ideal. During the breeding season when king cobras snakes are most active, they cross paths with their human neighbours on a daily basis. Instead of harming the snakes, specialist snake wranglers are are on call to rescue and relocate them. But are they rescuing the snake or the human?

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DURATION
1 x 60'
ORIGINAL BROADCASTER
National Geographic Wild
AVAILABLE IN
4K / HD